How to Teach your Children About Sex Without Making A Complete Fool of Yourself by Stan & Jan Berenstain (1972 1st Thus Mass Market Paperback)
• Author & Illustrator: Stanley Melvin Berenstain (1923-2005)
• Author & Illustrator: Janice Marian Berenstain (1923-2012)
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Co., Inc. New York, NY U.S.A. 1972
Stanley Melvin Berenstain (1923-2005) and Janice Marian Berenstain (1923-2012) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series The Berenstain Bears. The Berenstains were married and worked together for 59 years until Stan's death from cancer in their home on November 26, 2005.
The material in this book was compiled from cartoons which first appeared in McCall magazine through 1970. A great example of the work the Berenstains did before the Bears!
In non-threatening and hilarious illustrations, this book underscores the way most parents totally freak out over the subject of sex when it comes to explaining it to their children. One end of the spectrum has the parents who avoid the subject altogether, while the other end of the spectrum is pulling out charts, diagrams and videos. The goal of this book is to relax the parent and encourage them to take a straight-forward, but not overwhelming approach to teaching their kids... there are no materials for learning or illustrations to share with your kids... this is a humorous book for grownups, and not a manual on teaching the subject. A cute book to have on your coffee table or in a guest room. It's sweet illustrations will make anyone laugh and only Queen Victoria would have problems with the content. It's straight forward and honest.
Mass market paperback has complete cover with single reading crease in spine. Interior appears complete, but pages are not numbered. Some pages have become loose because glue has dried out, but sections glued back within covers. Covers show browning from outside in more than interior. Prior owner's signature inside front cover (adds no value) only marking noted in or on book.
• Size: 12mo – over 6¾ - 7¾” tall, pages not numbered.
• Condition: Fair Mass Market Paperback – Stated First Printing of these cartoons in book form. Prior owner's signature inside front cover. Repaired by gluing pages into spine. Always Privately Owned.
Copyright 1970. Dell paperback reprint by arrangement with McCall Publishing Company in 1972. This copy from 1st Dell printing February 1972. Printed in U.S.A. Dell catalog:3654. SBN: 440-03654-060. No LCCN. MSR = US $0.60.
Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:
Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar word to describe this...
Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print.
Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.
Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)
Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.
Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.
1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.
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